Instructor, Assistant/Associate Professor, Division of Orthodontics in Cambridge, Massachusetts at Harvard University

Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Area, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) is one of the nation’s preeminent dental schools. Established in 1867, HSDM was the first dental school in the United States to be affiliated with a university and integrated with its medical school. HSDM is also the only school within Harvard University with its own clinical facility providing direct patient care.

HSDM’s vision is to set the standard of excellence and help define the future of interdisciplinary dental education, state-of-the-art clinical practice, and cutting-edge basic, clinical, and translational research. Guided by this vision, the School is dedicated to developing and fostering a community of global leaders committed to advancing oral and systemic health. For more information about the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, please visit http://hsdm.harvard.edu/.

The Department of Developmental Biology encompasses the clinical specialties of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, as well as faculty engaged in basic, translational, and clinical research. Members of the department teach and mentor postdoctoral fellows, orthodontic fellows, pediatric dentistry residents, students enrolled in the DMD program, MD and PhD candidates at Harvard Medical School, and undergraduate students at Harvard University.

The Division of Orthodontics within the Department of Developmental Biology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and scholarly accomplishments.

The successful candidate must hold a dental degree (DMD or DDS) from a CODA accredited dental school or foreign equivalent and Advanced Graduate Training in Orthodontics. Prior academic experience including participation in research and scholarly activities and eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts are required.

Full Certification by the American Board of Orthodontics is preferred but not required. Demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and individuals with current research funding, doctorate level training, and PhD training will be given priority. Prior academic experience of at least three years is preferred.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of 3 references by December 31, 2026.

Dr. Sercan Akyalcin (Ortho Program Director)
Search Committee Chair
HSDM
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

HSDM is dedicated to offering competitive and equitable compensation that accurately reflects each candidate’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The salary within the advertised range will be determined by several factors, including the individual’s education, experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and available budget.

Posted salary ranges are based on a full time equivalent (5 day week).

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